WA · Spokane · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Spokane, WA

The median pharmacist pay in the Spokane area is $70.53 per hour ($146,700 a year), with the typical range running from $64.43 to $76.55. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Spokane. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Spokane.

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Pharmacist pay in Spokane, WA

The metro median is 7% below the Washington statewide median of $75.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 740 pharmacists employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.36).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.21$79,48042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$64.43$134,0103% below U.S. median
Median$70.53$146,7007% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.55$159,22016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.10$168,69023% above U.S. median

How Spokane ranks

  • 66th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 166th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 8 Washington metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Spokane

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $70.53 median hour buys what $70.29 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Spokane paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,539
  • Per year: $126,954
  • Per month: $10,580
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Spokane

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,484
13-week assignment$19,292

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Spokane

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Spokane Va Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Spokane, WA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Spokane Valley, WA9 mi$70.53/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID30 mi$71.42/hr57,355
Pasco, WA125 mi$73.64/hr81,724
Richland, WA130 mi$73.64/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA131 mi$73.64/hr86,728
Yakima, WA164 mi$68.09/hr97,390

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Pharmacist salary in Washington

License and tax basics in Washington

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Spokane

Spokane city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Spokane, WA?

Pharmacists in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $70.53 per hour, about $146,700 a year. The middle half earn between $64.43 and $76.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Spokane a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 166th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Spokane?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Spokane?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Spokane?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportSpokane, WA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$87.00/ hr$69–$106
  • CommonSpirit HealthTacoma, WA · 5 postings$86.94/ hr$69–$117
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 20 postings$86.39/ hr$68–$117
  • Confluence HealthWenatchee, WA · 3 postings$81.98/ hr$62–$100

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$68Median$85.51High$103

33 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Washington, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 33 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist Oncology ServicesPermanent
    $71.15–$117.40/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bremerton, WA · posted today
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $75.89–$101.98/ hour
    MultiCare · Seattle, WA · posted today

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